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General Information

School Contact
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC 20016
United States
(202) 885-1000
www.american.edu
Cost
Tuition: $32,816
Room and Board: $12,418
Books and Supplies: $600
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 5,781
Total Male: 2,268
Total Female: 3,774
Part-Time: 261
Founded:
1893 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Urban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist Church

Overall Experience

Many AU students agree that there is something for everyone at their school, and they are rarely ever bored. Though the school’s population is relatively small and has fewer parties compared to state schools, many claim that it is worth it for the culture present in DC and the surrounding area.

Upon arrival at AU, the adjustment period can be tough for people not accustomed to an urban setting. However, making friends is quite easy here for even the shyest of students because of the small, tight-knit AU community. Students here, for the most part, have no problems expressing themselves socially or academically. It seems that a “work hard, play hard” philosophy best suits the students at American University.

Students Speak Out

AUKB says:

March 14, 2009
The only reason I applied to AU was because it is in DC and has an amazing Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally Resource Center, which has helped me grow immeasurably as a human being. Sometimes, though, I feel that I could be in a more academically challenging and more prestigious environment. If I could do it over again, I would have at least applied to Ivy Leagues, but I am content with AU.
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AUda says:

March 13, 2009
The school is pretty awesome, and I would do it all over again. The professors really care and try to make the classes interesting.
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AUKH says:

March 12, 2009
American University is very politically active. No matter what your political views are, you can find a club to suit your tastes. However, more liberal or left-leaning clubs dominate the campus, as well as the faculty. In general, the faculty is very qualified and concerned with the performance of students.
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AUNH says:

February 20, 2009
I love AU so much! This is a great school. I have had a lot of fun and learned a lot. American offers a great deal of opportunities due to its reputation and location—there's lots of benefits to coming here. I would definitely come here again if I had to choose.
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AUJS says:

February 20, 2009
My overall experience of American University is mostly positive. I would probably come here again if given the choice. The main factors that would make me less certain than I was at the time I chose AU are the finances and the distance from home—the latter being something I really wish I had considered more strongly in the selection process.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 885-6000
E-Mail: afa@american.edu
Web Site: admissions.american.edu
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 15 April 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   53% Application Fee:   $45 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 885-6100
E-Mail: afa@american.edu
Web Site: admissions.american.edu
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $24,294
Students Who Applied for Aid: 60%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 72%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 590 - 690 580 - 670 580 - 690 1750 - 2050 (2400)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 50%
SATI / ACT Required? Either